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Better Your Team One Journal Entry at a Time
December 4, 2018
Coaches can use a journal “time out” when practice is not going well. Some athletes will love it and feel empowered immediately, others will take longer. In the most recent edition of “Tuesdays with Mora“: Better Your Mental Game One Thought at a Time – Mora shared how your athletes can better their game by […]
Ask the Expert: Age-Based Guide to Goal Setting
December 4, 2018
Goal Getting is based on what a young athlete can achieve through effort. Goal Setting is based on win/loss types of outcomes. While it makes intuitive sense that effective goals for fourth graders differ from those made by juniors in high school, it’s important for parents and coaches to understand how to help youth athletes […]
Ask the Official: Disallowed Goals and Tournament Celebrations
December 3, 2018
Under USA Hockey rules, the determining factor is whether it was deflected or directed. If the puck merely deflects off the skate of an attacking player, it would be a good goal. The Minnesota Hockey Officials Association (MHOA) offers players, parents, coaches and officials the opportunity to submit questions regarding USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey […]
Agility Is About Sports Performance
December 2, 2018
We play the games because anything can happen once the game starts. All the athletes are people, which means we can never predict how they will perform. The environment impacts performance. Agility is probably one of the most difficult things to coach, and it’s one of the things most susceptible to hype and guruisms. At […]
Larry Reid Reflects on Nearly Five Decades in Hockey
December 2, 2018
“I could never have taught him to skate or to do these things. Some other volunteer helped him. I can do certain things. I can’t go on the ice, but I can manage trips, manage camps and certain things.” Reid served numerous roles with USA Hockey, including 18 years as vice president, marketing council chair […]
What Is Resiliency and How Do We Help Our Kids Build It?
December 2, 2018
By becoming aware of what we are giving our attention to we can start to become attuned to whether it is healthy or unhealthy for us. Resilience is the quality of recovering quickly from failure and setback and not only returning to whatever level you have already achieved but actually using the adversity as an opportunity to […]
The Best Strength Workout for Swimmers
November 30, 2018
In the off-season, Daly recommends a full-body routine like this one three to four days a week, while reducing overall swimming volume. Swimming is a full-body cardio workout. But it’s still a smart idea to take your training out of the water to build power, speed and muscular balance, says Dan Daly of Equinox. “A dry-land, resistance training program is important for […]
Four Traits Needed for a Championship Team
November 30, 2018
No matter what the circumstances, no matter how far behind, no matter how much bad fortune has come their way, winners play every point as if they have a chance to win the match. Two decisions, above all others, await every coach. The first is who the program will recruit to play on the team. The second […]
Parents, Remember These Seven Tips During the Tryout Process
November 29, 2018
Whether your child makes the team or not, do not let them feel like they have disappointed you in anyway as this can affect their self-esteem. There is no question that tryout season can be both an exciting and stressful time for hockey players and their parents. All players will be working extremely hard to […]
Three Life Lessons Jamie Watson Learned in His Soccer Career
November 29, 2018
Watson: Don't forget to enjoy the moment, work hard and be humble
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